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10 places in Europe you need to visit but haven’t heard about

There have been 10 photos I have uploaded to instagram that have been so incredibly popular that I am led to believe these are some of the most incredible places in Europe and most of them you probably haven’t even heard about. With each upload the comments begin flowing… “added to the bucketlist!” being a common theme. So where are they? 10 places in Europe you need to visit but haven’t hear about…

1. The Dervish Monastery, Blagaj, Bosnia & Herzegovina

The Tekke in Blagaj (Dervish Monastery) surprises many. “Why haven’t I heard about this before?” is a common reaction and indeed was my own when I was standing in front of the Tekke beside the water a crystal blue like no other. Be sure to visit nearby Mostar, a popular choice for tourists visiting Bosnia & Herzegovina.

4. Peles Castle, Romania

Although it is widely regarded as Europe’s most beautiful castle, Peles is still relatively unknown to many and indeed visited by only a few. Romania is a little difficult to reach from other European locations so it’s little wonder less have visited – but if you do go out of your way to explore the region, there’s plenty to discover.

5. Kylemore Abbey

Located in the West of Ireland, Kylemore Abbey is testament to Irish history and heritage. A former castle now occupied as a nunnery, Kylemore Abbey is a stunning architectural delight for history buffs and has equally stunning gardens on the property also well worth a visit. For more: Read the 8 places to visit in Ireland.

6. Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

Another one of Europe’s most underrated cities/towns is Cesky Krumlov in Southern Bohemia. Just a couple of hours drive from Prague, CK is a must visit if you find yourself in the Czech Republic – and indeed one of the most stunning towns in all of Europe!

7. Nyhavn, Copenhagen

When you think of Copenhagen, the colourful seaside houses come to mind… so maybe I’m breaking the rules by including Nyhavn in the list. Regardless, if you haven’t visited then you absolutely must add this one to your list!

8. Lake Bled, Slovenia

Another rule breaker – introducing Lake Bled, Slovenia. Chances are you’ve heard of it by now but if you haven’t visited, then you really must add Lake Bled to your list of European travels. Just as stunning and picturesque as the above picture suggests, Lake Bled is a must visit in Europe.

9. Basilica Cistern, Istanbul

There are many must see sites in Istanbul but this one often gets overlooked. Located underneath the old city, the Basilica Cistern is hundreds of centuries old and while eery, should definitely be visited if you find yourself in Istanbul.

10. Beaune in Burgundy, France

This charming little French town is a hub for winelovers visiting the nearby wineries located in the Burgundy region. Be sure to spend at least a few days here, there is much to explore nearby!

Can you believe, I’ve been threen weeks on Romenia, in the city of Ploesti. And one saturday “hey let’s go see the Pele’s Castle” but we stopped on Brasov (wich is gorgeous…) and one flat tire later, Pele’s Castle was closed when we get there. :\

Been to Cesky Krumlov – and it’s so stunning! The The Dervish Monastery and Ljubljana recently got on my travel radar, so I’m kind of thinking of making a big trip around Balkans. The whole region is so underrated!

Yep Slovenia is amazing:) that like Bled is incredibly beautiful! in the middle of the lake is small island and near is castale:) Around all that are beautiful mountains!
I live near all that, if someone would like to come, you can contact me:)

As a Romanian citizen and one that visited Peles Castle 3 times, I can tell you it is really worth it and you are not wrong when you say it’s one of the most beautiful castles of Europe. If your steps bring you to Romania, this is definitely one of the places to visit.

As for the Cistern in Istanbul it’s one of the most interesting things I have ever visited and dates back to the Romans (7th century I think). You should check it out if in Istanbul.

Damn Every time I visit a few more places I find a new list with new places to add to my list. While I have visited quite a few on this list I had visited all and had not heard of three.
By the way Von Jenolan Caves are in New South Wales not South Australia.

I appreciate your feedback Von, but blogging is a snapshot of what the blogger thinks/feels and is therefore determined by their personal experiences. Perhaps if you looked beyond this one write up you would see Bruges has been mentioned many times as it is one of my favourite places in the world, the same with Barcelona… 🙂

I so dislike the assumptions of blogs like this one. Just because the writer once had not heard of these places or visited, the assumption is that others haven’t either. Such a shame to single out a tiny number of places when there are so many marvellous places in the world – Bruges in Belgium, The Jenolan Caves in South Australia, Barcelona, The Devil’s Causeway etc, etc……..

I think you’ll find otherwise if you read the comments. Certainly not written with the intention to underestimate readers – just to show people new places. I hadn’t heard of Ljubljana before I visited this year and I’ve been travelling for a decade…. everyone is different!

Europe really is the best place to travel. Wow, Slovenia.. where did that come from?! Ljubljana looks absolutely breathtaking. Beautiful post, thank you for all these travelling ideas… Slovenia is definitely on the list now!

I’m glad some places are underrated, because there it is pure and tourists are not the only thing you see when you are at that beautiful place.. This summer i’m going to visit Ljubljana and Bled.. I’m also going to Czech Republic, but not to the beautiful city in this post..